Hair drying and waving apparatus



Jam. 31, 1939. w, H. BOTTORF 9 HAIR DRYING AND WAVING APPARATUS FiledDec. 25, 1937 INVENTOR ATTORNEYS atented Jan. 31,1939

a NWNG APPARATUS William ill. Eettoril, Munhall, Pa.

application December 23, 193?, Serial No. 181,386

15 marinas.

My invention relates to hair drying, and hair waving apparatus in which hair is dried by a current'of heated air applied directly and locally to the hair to be treated. My invention is. applicable to apparatus for surrounding a bunch or wave of hair to be curled. the hair having been fi st moistened, or the moistened hair maybe wound on the apparatus, which serves as a core.

The hair is then heated by air applied by the apparatus to expel the moisture from to cause the curl to remain therein.

After human hair has been permanently waved, it is in short kinlrycurls which are undesirable from the esthetic viewpoint. The usual procedure is to comb. the dried hair to remove the kinks and then reset it by first wetting the hairwith a suitable lotion or solution, and then the hair and to arrange the hair in waves which are commonly referred to as finger waves. After the finger waves have been set over the desired portion of the head, the practice has been to subject the whole head of hair to a current of heated air expelled from a canopy in spaced relation to the head, and partly surrounding it. 'This drying takes a comparatively long period of time to thoroughly dry the hair and especially that part of it which is near the scalp. The outer part, which is exposed directly to the heated air dries fairly rapidly and then acts somewhat as an insulator to prevent drying of the underneath layers of hair. It takes a fairly considerable period oitime to dry the'hair under methods heretofore known, de= pending on the thickness of the customer's hair and the amount of hair waved at one operation.

My invention is of particular utility in drying the wetted or moistened finger waves and for forming wetted or moistened hair into curls. It is one of the objects of the invention to provide apparatus suited for rapid and thorough drying m of the hair and to reduce the time degree for this operation to a minimum.-

On certain parts of the head, it is cite advisable to form the hair in small diameter curls which are pinned into shape until dried, and one form of my invention is particularly useful for rapidly forming and drying these curls without the aid of pins to hold them in shape whil e drymg.

In the accompanying drawing, illustrating a n present preferred embodiment of my invention,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of one form of apparatus for carrying out my invention;

Figure 2 isa cross-sectional view along the line II--II of Figure 1 and showing the apparatus in- ;5 position around a wave of hair to be dried;

(Cl. Mb-33) Figure 3 is a bottom plan view, partly in section, of the apparatus shown in Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a view in perspective of another form of apparatus suitable for carrying out my invention;

Figure 5 is a view partly in section and partly in elevation of still another form of apparatus constructed according to my invention; and

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a detail of the apparatus shown in Figure 5.

In Figures 1, 2 and 3 of the drawing there is shown a drying unit or wave dryer it which comprises an outer shell or tube ii of suitable dimensions made from suitable resilient material, preferably metal, adapted to enclose a launcher wave of hair. The sides of the tube ii are movable relative to each other and for that purpose are provided with expander portions iii and itwhich are secured to the top portion of the tube and which serve as handles. The bottom of the tube ii is divided along a serrated line it so that the sides of the tube form two co-operating'jaws which are movable away from and toward each other and will securely grip an object placed between them. The sides or the tube adjacent the serrated dividing line it have outlet openings it formed therein. Preferably these openings are formed by striking a portion it of the side wall outwardly as shown. Any other air outlet arrangement, such as holes along the sides of the tubes,'is also contemplated. The arrangement which I have described serves to allow air from the interior of the tube ii to escape in a mariner which will not cause it to impinge directly on the scalp of the person whose hair is being treated.

An air supply tube B?! is connected to the top portion of the tube ii and communicates with the interior thereof.. -The ends of the tube H are closed by overlapping plates or closure members it and is, secured to the sides oi the tube to form a drying chamber closed at both ends. It is desirable to overlap the end plates i8 and it so that when the tube is in an expanded position surrounding a wave or bunch of hair til as shown in Figure 2, the air will be constrained to flow througlithe hair andout the openings. 6 ii and thus cause the apparatus to be used in the most efficient manner in drying all parts of the hair enclosed by the tube. v

After the hair has been properly wetted and the desired finger wave placed therein, each wave is surrounded by a suitably located wave dryer it. Sufficient of the dryers are used to cover the desired number of waves. Heated air is then introduced through the tube i l, and

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- referred to as button curls. The apparatus con-- thence through tube II and allowed to escape through the openings I5 to dry the hair.

In Figure 4 of the drawing there is shown a curler and dryer constructed according to my invention by means of which a strand of hair can be rapidly curled and dried. The apparatus consists of a pair of semi-cylindrical levers or members 2i and 22 connected together adjacent one end by a pivot pin 23 so as to form a cylindrical tube. The levers are movable relative to each other in scissor-like fashion and for that'purpose are provided with expander portions or handles 24 and 25. The levers 2i and 22 are preferably formed from metal, but any other suitable material may be satisfactorily employed. Along each of the levers 2| and 22, outlet openings 26 are provided of various sizes and shapes. In Figure 4, rectangular openings are illustrated. A stopper 21 is rotatably secured on the end of arms 28, the opposite end of the arms being pivotally secured in a ring 29 which is rotatably secured to the handles 24 and 25 by projecting lugs 30 and 3|. The arrangement is such that the stopper 21 may be swung from the position shown in full lines in Figure 4 to the position shown in dotted lines in that figure where the stopper 21- closes the end of the chamber formed by levers 2| and 22. Air from the interior of the apparatus will then be compelled to pass outwardly through the openings 26.

An air supply tube air at an appropriate temperature and pressure into the chamber formed by the co-operating semi-circularlevers 24 and 25. when a strand of hair is to be waved, the levers 24 and 25, are spread apart and retracted to seize the strand of hair between its edges and the hair is wound on the cylinder formed by the levers 24 and 25 to the desired extent. The arms 28 are swung from the full line position to the dotted. line positi n and serve to hold the hair and the curler in sition, while the stopper 2'! is inserted inthe. open end of the levers 24 and 25 opposite the handle end. The heated airis then passed} through tube 32 into the chamber formed by.

the levers 24 and 25 and-out the openings 25,

and dries the hair which is curled around the levers 24 and 25.

In Figures 5 and 6 there is illustrated a device for forming small curls which are sometimes sists of a circular disc 33 having upstanding pro-- jections 34 disposed thereon. An air supply cylindrical tube 35 is secured to the disc andthe end closed thereby. In the bottom part of the tube 35 a series of openings. 35 are arranged.

Fitting over the tube 35 is a cap member 31. This cap member has a sleeve portion 33 which closely fits around the tube 35 and an enlarged cup-shaped portion 39 which is of sumcient diameter to fit loosely around the disc 33 and of suflicient depth to accommodate the upstanding projections 34. Holes" are arranged around the sides of the cup-shaped portion 35, as illustrated.

In use a strand of hair is wetted to the desired degree and then is wound around'the tube 35. after which the coil of hair is pressed downwardlyagain'st disc 33 by means of the cap member 31 which, when in the curling position, assumes the position shown in dotted lines in Figure 5. The projections 34 help to keep the curl in position.

In the different forms'of the apparatus herein shown, after the hair is positioned, heated air from a suitable source (not shown) and at a 'de- 32 is disposed so as to lead' amuse and easily placed in position on and removed from the hair, so that hair dressing is facilitated,

and the person whosehair is being treated is subjected to a minimum of discomfort.

While I haveillustrated and described certain preferred embodiments of my invention,it will be understood that the invention is not limited thereto,- and that various changes may be resorted to within the scope of the following claims.

I claim:

1, A hair setting device comprising a structure having co-operating parts dependently supported for relative movement into and out of closed position and which cooperate when closed to form a chamber, and-means whereby heated air may be introduced into the chamber, there being openings in at least one of the cooperating chambers forming parts of the structure along a considerable portion thereof for the distributed escape of air from the chamber to the atmosphere.

2. A hair setting device comprising a structure having co-operating parts dependently supported for relative movementinto and out of closed position and which cooperate when closed to form a chamber, means whereby the co-operating parts cape of air from the chamber to the atmosphere.

3. A hair setting device comprising a structure having co-operating parts dependently supported for relative movement into and out of closed position and which cooperate when closed to form a chamber, means for closing the chamber at one end, and means whereby air may be introduced into the chamber, there being openings in at least one of the cooperating ch bers formin parts of the structure along a co iderable portionthereof for the distributed escape of heated air from the chamber to the atmosphere.

4. A hair setting device comprising a structure having co-operating parts dependently connected,

for relative movement into and out of closed position, the parts when in closed position forming a chamber and being adapted when closed to clamp the hair, and means whereby heated air may be introduced into the interior of said structure and into contact with. the hair clamped therein.

5. A hair setting device comprising a structure having co-operating parts pivotally connected for limited relative movement into and out of closed position and being adapted when .closed to clamp the hair and to form achamber, and means whereby heated air may be introduced into said chamber structure, said co-operating parts having openings therein through which the airfmay escape from the interior to the atmosphere.

6. In hair drying and waving apparatus, a split cylindrical tube the parts of which are pivotally connected and on which the hair may be wound, means for securing the wound hair in position on the tube, removable means'connected to the last j mentioned means for closing one end of the cylin drical tube and means through which-heated air may be supplied to the tube and passed through the hair from the inside of the winding outwardly to the atmosphere.

7. In hair drying and waving apparatus, a cylindrical tube formed by two semi-circular levers, said levers being pivotally connected for movement toward and away from each other whereby the ends of a strand of hair to be treated can be clamped, said tube having openings therethrough, and means through which heated air may be supplied to the tube-and from thence through the hair wound on the tube to the atmosphere.

8. In hair drying and waving apparatus, an open end cylindrical tube formed by two semicircular levers, said levers being pivotally connected for movement toward and away from each other whereby the end of the hair to be treated may be clamped, said tube having openings therethrough, the outside dimension of the open end of the tube being not greater than the outside dimension of the remainder of the tube, handles on the levers for moving them, and means through which heated air may be supplied to the tube and from thence through the hair wound on the tube to the atmosphere.

9. In hair drying and waving apparatus, a cylindrical tube formed by two semi-circular levers, pivotally connected for movement toward and away from each other and having openings therethrough, said tube having an open end, means pivotally connected to the apparatus for closing said open end and for holding hair wound on the apparatus in position thereon, and means,

through which heated air may be suppliedto the tube and from thence through the hairwound on the tube to the atmosphere.

10. In hair drying and waving apparatus, a perforate tube having perforations in part of its length and adapted to be connected to a source of heated air, a disc connected to one end of the tube, a cap member for slidably embracing the tube and movable into position for surrounding the disc.

11. In hair drying and waving having perforationsin part of its length only and adapted to be connected to a source of heated air,

a disc connected to one end of the tube, projections on the disc extending along and parallel to the tube, a cap member for slidably embracing the tube and movable into position for surrounding the disc, the portion of the tube beyond the cap member being imperiorate.

apparatus, a tube 12. Wave setting apparatus comprising an elongated hollow body with closed ends and divided along a median plane at one side thereof and flexibly connected along a median plane opposite the division whereby the two halves of the body are relatively movable in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body, and means for introducing air to the interior of the body, the body having openings therein extending along the greater portion of the length thereof for the escape of air.

13. Wave setting apparatus comprising an elongated hollow body with closed ends and divided along a median plane at one side thereof and flexibly connected along a median plane opposite the division whereby the two halves of the body are relatively movable in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body, and means for introducing air to the interior of the body, the body having openings therein extending along the greater portion of the length thereof for the escape of air, the said escape openings being cylindrically removed from the means for introducing the air.

14. Wave setting apparatus comprising an elongated hollow body. with closed ends and divided along a median plane at one side thereof and flexibly connected along a median plane opposite the division whereby the two halves of the body are relatively movable in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body, means whereby the halves of the body may be moved, and means for introducing air to the interior of the body, the body having openings therein extending along the greater portion of the length thereof for the escape of air.

15, In hair drying and waving apparatus, a drying chamber closed at both ends, the walls of the chamber being connected around a point adjacent the periphery and capable of being moved inone direction so as to pre- -vent a longitudinal opening along the median line and when moved in the opposite direction to form the drying chamber, means whereby the walls may be rotated, means through which a current of heated air may be passed into the drying chamber, the walls of the chamber having openings along a considerable portion thereof to permit the distributed escape of air from the chamber to the atmosphere. 1

, WILLIAM H. BO'I'IORF.

for limited rotation 

